Gardening

Bearded Iris Planting Guide: Tips for Successful Growth

Bearded irises are herbaceous perennial plants known for their large, showy and often fragrant flowers that come in a wide range of colors, including purple, blue, yellow, white, maroon and bicolor combinations. Each flower has three upright petals (called standards) and three drooping petals (called falls). The falls typically have a fuzzy or “bearded” patch near the… Continue reading Bearded Iris Planting Guide: Tips for Successful Growth

Herbs, Plant Propagation

English Lavender: How to Grow it and Propagate Cuttings

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is an easy-to-grow beautiful and fragrant herb that adds charm to gardens. It can be used in the garden in various ways, such as edging garden paths, creating low hedges, accenting other plants, and even growing in containers with other herbs or flowers. It attracts pollinators that will help pollinate your… Continue reading English Lavender: How to Grow it and Propagate Cuttings

Art, Signs and Symbols

Dahlias from My Garden and Dahlia Symbolism

A digital impressionistic style painting of Dahlias in my garden.Dahlias symbolize new beginnings, fresh starts, diversity, enduring kindness and grace even when things are hard and commitment to what is good. See below the image for information on how to purchase the image for personal use for only $5.00, or, click the image to purchase… Continue reading Dahlias from My Garden and Dahlia Symbolism